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Concrete Wall Caps Increased Demand
There is definitely a sense of growth and recovery in the construction industry across the UK and Ireland with The Guardian even describing the industry in party mood at the close of 2015 (theguardian.com/business/). We have seen the evidence for ourselves with a marked increase in demand for precast concrete wall caps amongst other things. Continue reading
3 Tips for Window Sill Maintenance
Window Sill Maintenance is probably not the first thing to mind with any property owner making a maintenance to-do list, but caring for you window sills is an essential part of your property maintenance plan. These three “watch-outs” could save you from some potentially expensive repairs. Continue reading
3 Ways Wall Caps Protect Your Wall
We have previously posted here about the great looks that are possible through finishing off a wall in some of the stylish wall caps available here at Killeshal. But, wall coping protects your wall too, so we thought we’d give a quick run-down of how wall caps protect your wall. Continue reading
Double Protection with Vandal-Proof Wall Caps
Let’s face it, we don’t live in a perfect world. We work hard for what we have and we invest in our property, until the day arrives when we wish there were such a thing as Vandal-proof Wall Caps. Continue reading
Cold Bridge prevention with GFRP Wall Ties
Cold Bridge prevention (or thermal bridge prevention) has become more and more a relevant topic in the world of construction. And, thanks to the popularity of television programmes such as Grand Designs, there is a growing awareness of the topic amongst the general population. Here’s one solution that makes a significant contribution to Cold Bridge Prevention at Build stage. Continue reading
Wall Caps Down To A Tee
I had a discussion recently about a previous blog post on precast concrete Wall Caps where I compared wall caps to lapels on a suit jacket. A friend said that he hadn’t really thought of them that way before, so I responded with a question, “Well, how much thought do you normally give to wall caps.”
The answer didn’t surprise me, wall cap selection was often not much more than an afterthought, but they really should be considered as a much more significant part of any project since they’re one of the first things noticed (sub-consciously or otherwise) on any property. Continue reading
Add a Finishing Touch with Window Sills
There are buildings which suit an ultra-minimalist design aesthetic, with long and unbroken lines. But I’ve always thought that if a building doesn’t have a few particular finishing touches… well it just seems a little under-dressed and incomplete. Among those finishing touches for me are Windows Sills. Continue reading
Avoid Costly Damage with Padstones
Padstones are one of those things that you will very much regret not using if you intend to install substantial lintels, RSJs or other load-bearing components. KPC can help you get it right first-time with Padstone. Continue reading
Dress Well with Wall Caps
I am constantly amazed at the huge variety of wall caps available to add that finishing touch to a build project and I do take some pride in the range of wall caps that we have available here at Killeshal Precast Concrete. We really have a wide range of wall coping profiles and designs available as standard and, if for some reason you can’t find exactly the design you’re looking for or you just want something a little special… we even do bespoke designs. Continue reading
Line Drainage Systems and Surface Water
All surfaced areas in this part of the world faces one common issue. Whether the surface is paved with bricks, flags, concrete or asphalt all have to contend with the copious amounts of rainfall common to the UK and Ireland. One critical requirement to deal with this issue is Line Drainage… like ULMA Line Drainage systems from Killeshal. Continue reading
Featured Product Bollards
Killeshal have a fantastic range of precast concrete bollards, in both plain and exposed aggregate finish. To compliment our standard concrete bollard range we also offer contemporary stainless steel (lockable) bollards. All our bollards come in many finishes and custom designs are no problem.
• Find Out More •Featured Product – Tactile Studs
KPC offer a range of Tactile Studs and Tactile Strips for use as anti-slip aids and particularly as aids for the visually impaired. Manufactured from high grade (marine grade) stainless steel and available in a variety of finishes, these tactile studs and strips allow quick and easy conversion of existing standard paving to Tactile Paving.
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